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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken reduces fat content while still providing protein.

dried lime

🥗Healthier: fresh lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Fresh lime offers a similar acidity with less cost.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and quicker to cook.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Add water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, until lamb is tender.

Add chickpeas and dried lime, cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil diced potatoes and carrots until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain vegetables and add them to the lamb stew; stir gently.

Simmer for another 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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